Encore, Thousand Trails partner with Pure Fishing

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Three lucky winners will be selected and will receive an extensive package to include: a Fenwick HMG 6-foot, 6-inch medium action spinning rod, a Pflueger Supreme XT spinning reel, a Berkley Trilene XL Armor Coated fishing line 8-pound test, and a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ladyfish spinning combo, in addition to a generous supply of Berkley fishing bait.

Jobless claims fall by 15,000 last week

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The four-week moving average of initial claims, which better controls for weekly volatility, declined for a fourth consecutive week, falling to 366,250 from 377,250 the previous week. Continuing claims rose 64,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, 2012, thereby partially retracing the previous week’s 116,000 decline.